Information
meeting Tuesday
November 17, 2009
4:30 pm, Carnegie 109
Deadline 9 a.m.
Friday January 29, 2010
1. First
draft of full online application including essay --use
writeable Word version. Send as email attachments to:
paula.goldsmid@pomona.edu
and char.miller@pomona.edu
2. Three
recommendation letters for the Udall Scholarship (tell your
recommenders to please not send "place holder" letters
written for other purposes). Send by email, as above.
Purpose: The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Foundation
awards approximately 75 scholarships annually to students
pursuing careers related to environmental public policy, or
who are Native Americans or Alaska Natives pursuing careers
related to health care or tribal public policy. The program
honors Representative Udall’s work to preserve the
environment and public lands. It is a highly respected
program, and a good "gateway" to other prestigious
fellowships.
Programs Funded: The Scholarship covers tuition,
fees, room and board expenses up to $5,000 during one year.
Udall Scholars also participate in a summer workshop,
receive academic and career advice, and have access to a
network of highly accomplished environmental professionals.
Scholars selected as sophomores may apply for a second year
of funding. Applicants not selected as
sophomores are encouraged to apply again as juniors, as additional experience may make them stronger candidates.
Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or
permanent residents, and be sophomores or juniors with a
minimum 3.0 (9.0) GPA. Majors in any fields are eligible.
Applicants should have studied subjects related to environment
and public policy in the sciences or social sciences, and
should have relevant campus or community service experience.
Selection Criteria: The Udall Foundation seeks
candidates who, in both their academic and extracurricular
activities, have already demonstrated significant
involvement in environmental
issues. Consideration is given to the student's field
of study, career objectives, and the extent to which the
individual has the commitment and potential to make a
significant contribution to his or her field.
Application/Nomination Process: Pomona College may
nominate up to six candidates each year. On-campus deadlines
are normally very early in Spring semester. Prospective
applicants should read carefully about the application
process on the Foundation’s website, and contact either the
Udall Scholarship faculty advisor or the Graduate
Fellowships Office as soon as they think they are
interested. You are eligible if off-campus in either
fall or spring semester. Talk with your recommenders
about why you are applying, show them your drafts and ask
for their advice. Give them information about the
scholarship's goals and criteria, so they can write a letter
that addresses the important points in your application.
Advisor:
Char Miller
Edmunds 232 - 607.8343
http://www.udall.gov
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